If you’re the kind of cinephile who keeps their finger on the awards season pulse, you may have noticed news about the Phoenix Critics Circle lately—that’s because we’ve officially announced our picks for 2018’s award-winning movies!

I am proud to have spent my third year with the Circle. If you want to learn more about our organization of top critics, check out the PCC website—otherwise, read through our picks below to seize the advantage for your 2019 Oscar Ballot.

Of course, this was a group vote, so some of my personal picks differ from the majority opinion. I disagree with six out of these sixteen winners—can you guess which ones?

On December 14th, 2018, the Phoenix Critics Circle gathered to announce their winners. Below you’ll find their list of winners for the best films and performances of 2018.

Winner – Hereditary

BEST MOVIE BASED ON A COMIC BOOK OR GRAPHIC NOVEL

Winner - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Special Achievement

Best Action Film:

Mission: Impossible – Fallout

The Phoenix Critics Circle is established as an association for professional film critique and analysis. Administered by the 501c3 non-profit Phoenix Film Foundation, the Phoenix Critics Circle is committed to the progression and preservation of film and is composed of print, television, radio and online film critics from Arizona.